MPs demand chief prosecutor explain China spy case collapse:
Stephen Parkinson is under pressure to say more about why the case collapsed last month.
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- The government made public witness statements related to two men accused of spying for China.
- China was identified as the biggest state-based threat to the UK’s economic security, while economic ties remained important.
- Charges were dropped due to insufficient evidence proving China was a national security threat at the time of the alleged offences.
- The documents were released following political pressure and confirmation that publication was legally permissible.
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